'An experienced horticulturist's monthly guide to gardening, with wise, clear and helpful advice on tackling the essential tasks and dealing with problems.' Gardens Illustrated

One of the keys to happy gardening is knowing what to do and when for the best results. In this handy guide, experienced horticulturist Martyn Cox takes you through the gardening year, month by month, offering wise, clear and helpful advice on the essential tasks and how to avoid problems along the way.

No matter the size of the plot, nor the expertise of the gardener, The Gardener's Yearbook is the perfect handbook to return to throughout the seasons, with tips including:

- How to get your lawn into shape for the summer
- When you should plant lilies, roses and sweet peas
- How and when to harvest and store your fruit and vegetables
- When to prepare containers for winter
- How to fit a water butt and start a compost bin
- An easy-to-follow crop planner

Featuring specially commissioned linocuts by artist Heather Tempest-Elliott.

Martyn Cox is gardening columnist with the Mail on Sunday, the UK's most read Sunday, a post he has held for more than 15 years.

He writes regularly for many other titles, both print and online. He is a guest presenter on gardening shows at shopping TV channel TJC and is the author of ten books including the bestselling The Veg Grower's Almanac (BBC Books).

Martyn is a qualified horticulturist and has many years practical gardening experience. Prior to becoming a freelance writer, he was on the staff at Gardenlife, BBC Gardeners' World magazine, Amateur Gardening and Horticulture Week. Martyn shares a small garden on the South Coast with his family and two dogs.